Chapter 10: Kind-hearted Uchiha Shisui Reaps a Bunch of Benefits

The edge of the Forest of Death.

Uchiha Jin, having avoided everyone, first used Fire Release to destroy the corpse's brain, then restored it to a near-death state before carelessly tossing it into the depths of the forest, and only then quickly left the area.

Along the way, he encountered no one.

Back home, Uchiha Jin immediately reverted to his salted-fish mentality, flopped onto his bed, and fell fast asleep.

The next morning, early.

While he was still fast asleep, his door was knocked upon.

Uchiha Jin looked thoroughly annoyed.

Waking up in a daze, he yawned, opened the door, and upon seeing Uchiha Uchiha Shisui standing there, immediately couldn't help but complain.

"I say, Uchiha Shisui!"

"Don't Itachi need any rest?"

"Look at the time; it's only six in the morning!"

Uchiha Uchiha Shisui: "..."

He looked completely bewildered.

He glanced at the dazed, clearly not-yet-awake Uchiha Jin before him, then at the Uchiha clan members outside who had already risen to exercise, their figures filling the area with activity.

At that moment, he was lost in confusion.

Could this fellow really be an Uchiha?

It's already six in the morning; why not get up and train immediately?

Uchiha Shisui simply could not understand!

However.

Remembering the reason for his visit, he took a deep breath.

"First of all, it is already late."

"Ordinary ninja civilians in the Hidden Leaf Village wake up at five o'clock to train."

"As for us Uchiha clan ninja, we all rise at four-thirty."

"And Itachi might not know, but there is a taijutsu ninja in our Hidden Leaf Village, Might Guy, who wakes up even earlier, at three-thirty."

"Lord Jin, Itachi must make an effort as well."

"The day after tomorrow, Itachi will be assigned to a squad; by then, Itachi might be sent directly into battle."

Uchiha Uchiha Shisui spoke with sincere, earnest concern.

Regarding this fellow clan member before him, he felt five parts guilt, three parts familial affection, and two parts expectation.

Yes.

The two had often played together since childhood, but after his grandfather Uchiha Mirror died, Uchiha Shisui, driven by a fierce determination to cultivate, gradually lost contact with him.

He was a man of true feeling.

Because of the tragedy surrounding Uchiha Jin's parents, he truly regarded Uchiha Jin as family.

And Uchiha Jin's plight made him feel three parts guilt.

It was all his fault!

If he had paid attention to Uchiha Jin sooner, Jin would not have suffered such grievous wrongs.

Therefore, he held hope.

He believed Uchiha Jin had merely adopted a lazy demeanor because he had been wronged within the clan.

Once he truly rallied, he would undoubtedly become a strong person.

He believed that if the two joined forces, along with other like-minded clan members, they could surely revitalize the Uchiha clan and strive for peace between the Hidden Leaf Village and the Uchiha!

But, unfortunately.

Regarding Uchiha Uchiha Shisui's earnest exhortations, Uchiha Jin let them go in one ear and out the other.

"Enough, Uchiha Shisui."

"Stop trying to comfort me; I am just a loser. Striving is too exhausting; it is far more comfortable to lie flat and enjoy life."

"Come in first."

Uchiha Jin waved his hand, immediately rejecting Uchiha Shisui's attempt to stay outside.

He had been playing the fool for so long that he had finally solidified his persona.

How could he possibly give up so easily?

He simply stepped aside, and the two entered the living room together.

Uchiha Shisui truly felt helpless and had a headache regarding this fellow clan member.

Trying to ignite his fighting spirit was truly a long and arduous task!

However, it was fine.

He believed that, thanks to their bond, Uchiha Jin would surely rally.

After a moment of inner reflection, Uchiha Shisui did not hesitate and immediately spoke with a smile.

"Jin, I have good news for Itachi."

"After hearing about this matter, Clan Head Fugaku flew into a rage and severely reprimanded the radical elders."

"Regarding the plight of my grandfather's subordinates back then, it is completely banned from today onward; all clan resources will now be distributed according to the standard for ordinary Uchiha clan members."

"As for the compensation and resources withheld over these years, the clan is willing to compensate for all of it."

"Lord Jin, please think carefully about exactly what Itachi want."

"Oh, and one more thing."

"The Third Hokage has also learned of this matter, but since this is an internal Uchiha clan affair, the Hokage cannot directly intervene."

"But, similarly."

"The Hokage is still willing to allocate some of the village's treasury to compensate Itachi and other clan members who have suffered wrongs."

"..."

In Uchiha Uchiha Shisui's eyes, there was light.

Clearly.

Regarding the resolution of this matter, he was truly very satisfied.

And, on the other side.

Uchiha Jin could only remain silent.

Seeing Uchiha Shisui so overjoyed, he didn't know how to dissuade him.

Heartbroken!

He felt terrible.

Uchiha Jin was a normal person; naturally, he could see that Uchiha Shisui truly meant well, treating him as a friend, even as family.

But, alas!

With a helpless sigh, he really didn't need it!

Instead, with Itachi doing this, how could I stand by and watch Itachi get killed by Danzo, your eyes gouged out?

Yet if I don't stand firm, I will inevitably be dragged into the Uchiha's quagmire.

So, what a worry!

"What a child!"

"Though I suppose it makes sense; Uchiha Shisui is only thirteen this year."

"In the world of my past life, that's just a primary school student, not even a middle schooler, right?"

"What was I doing at that age in my past life?"

"Copying homework? Arguing with female classmates? Skipping class? Talking back to my parents? Playing games?"

His heart felt extremely heavy.

Looking at Uchiha Shisui before him, the softness in his heart was instantly touched.

However.

There were too many Uchiha troubles; he hadn't decided what to do yet.

But, it didn't matter.

At worst, I can just backstab Danzo later, save Uchiha Shisui, and make him 'disappear.'

As for the good things Uchiha Shisui is talking about now?

Fugaku? Hiruzen Sarutobi?

Pfft!

That kind of talk can only fool a naive kid like Uchiha Shisui.

But, never mind.

It has nothing to do with me anyway; in fact, I might even get some benefits out of it.

Thinking this, he immediately spoke: "I want Izanagi and Izanami, plus a greatsword and sword techniques. Exchange the rest for exploding tags and ration pills."

Uchiha Uchiha Shisui: "..."

He looked completely bewildered.